Melon basket is retro and creative and delivers on impact for that special occasion. Make it when melons are in season and enjoy the juicy fresh flavours of mixed fruits.

As you cut the melon in half think to make your knife follow a ‘W’ and then an ‘M’ pattern to get the lovely edge. If you want it easier just cut the melon in half with a straight line. It will still look good. Use cocktail sticks to secure the handle in place if you need to.

Cooks Know How: Using fresh fruits to make great desserts has always been part of a cooks’ repertoire. It can be as skilled as you want it to be. You will use your knife skilfully and need to think about what you are aiming to do. Select your melon carefully. Lift the melon and gently press the ends where the stalk would have been. If is flexes then the melon is ripe if it is rock hard then the melon will be rock hard too. You will notice how ripe the melon is as you cut. You will also see how much juice comes from the fruit flesh. Work on a board so that you can drain the juice into the mixing bowl. You will feel satisfaction from your carving and your fruit basket should look amazing.

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